Zach Galifianakis’ interview with Democratic presidential nominee, Hilary Clinton, on “Between Two Ferns” may be of the most unlikely 21st century examples of how NOT to revamp leadership image. The show, a Millennial favorite, provided a specific platform to persuade the young audience to see Clinton in a different light. The comedic jabs served by…
Letting an employee go is a manager’s biggest headache. When you have to fire someone, there are usually clear signs that a person is a bad fit at the company, and it makes showing them the door a little easier: Maria is consistently not meeting her sales quota; David has been reprimanded for bad conduct…
“I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan Click on ALLOW button to…
Delegation is one of the finer arts of good management. Yet the number of supposedly successful managers who struggle with this premise is staggering. Managers who don’t delegate can be at a distinct disadvantage in the employment marketplace. And the organizations those managers represent may be missing out on both goodwill and profit. Click on…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the part of a business that gives something back. However, it’s not just the conscience of the business. It’s a lot more than that. In some cases, CSR stems from a personal crusade from the CEO. Richard Branson at Virgin or Elon Musk at Tesla spring to mind. These corporate…
There it is, the small, red notification on your Facebook page. Your boss has sent you a friend request on Facebook. What do you do? Panic? Accept the request and then meticulously customize all privacy settings? Ignore it? Or decline? Social media interaction with your superiors is a tricky sphere to negotiate. We spoke to…
Your management style can make or break your team. Knowing which approaches motivate, and which have the opposite effect will help foster success in your company. We spoke to ClearCompany CEO Andre Lavoie about the best ways to motivate your employees as a senior manager. Click on ALLOW button to have access to more exciting career…
It is a stressful time in the office – as per usual, there is a lot to be done. Overtime is being worked, deadlines need to be met, contracts have to be fulfilled and targets must be achieved. Nevertheless, your employees are loyally sitting at their desks in a good mood and are highly motivated. An organisational utopia?…
Integrity in the workplace is vital for the performance of your team, and the working environment overall. Unresolved issues, resulting in further conflicts, hinder the work on various levels, both socially and professionally. Sometimes conflict is unavoidable, sometimes it can be foreseen – but in every scenario, finding a resolution will benefit everyone involved. Handling conflicts as a manager…
What makes a workplace great? Hint: it’s not about challenging assignments, decent pay, good benefits or supportive management. Most companies offer these basics, and yet the majority of employees aren’t exactly in love with their jobs, according to global studies on employee engagement. We’re not referring to a place where employees mechanically clock in, chip away…
